Re: [T3] Electric/Mechanical Brake Switch

[John Jaranson <jaransonT3@comcast.net>]

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On Oct 3, 2005, at 8:22 PM, Keith Park wrote:

> Sounds like somebody switched to DOT 5 !  :-)

I have been running the DOT 5 since I first put Sophy back on the 
road.....close to 4 years now.

> You basically did a better job at what I did... I used a microwave oven
> switch which is smaller and needed to put some Caps across the 
> contacts to
> keep them from burning.  Sticking a .01 or .1 uF cap across your 
> contacts
> too would help give you that warm and fuzzy that it will hold out long 
> term.

Want to speak in mechanical engineering terms? <G>  The switch I used 
is rate at more than the two brake light bulbs are, so I am assuming I 
am OK.

Later,
John Jaranson
'66 Square (Sophy)
'70 Fasty (Jane 2 - Type 3 Lead Sled wannabe)
'71 Fasty (Jane -parts car due to rust)
various parts.....don't we all.
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